
Desired Medical Solutions
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Direct Primary Care: $50/bi-weekly | Weight Loss Premium Plan: $500 first month, $450/month thereafter | Weight Loss Standard Plan: $350 first month, $300/month thereafter |
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Location | Punta Gorda, Charlotte County |
| Doctors | Allison Salib DO, Family Medicine, Edward Salib DO MBA, Family Medicine |
| Panel Size | 400 patients per doctor |
| Telehealth Type | Telehealth visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Desired Medical Solutions in Punta Gorda, FL, two physicians take a root-cause approach to primary care and wellness. Dr. Edward Salib and Dr. Allison Salib lead the practice together. Their goal is straightforward: help patients achieve better health, often with fewer medications.
The practice blends direct primary care, functional medicine, and medical weight loss under one roof. Dr. Edward Salib focuses on obesity medicine, hormonal health, and chronic disease management. Dr. Allison Salib specializes in medical and cosmetic acupuncture, including PRP therapy and microneedling. Each physician caps their panel at 400 patients. Appointments run 45 minutes to an hour with zero wait time. New patients receive a free initial consultation.
Details
Address
25080 E Olympia Ave, Unit 220, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone
(941) 979-0296Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Direct Primary Care membership at $50 bi-weekly. No copays for any visit under monthly fee. No insurance accepted. Weight loss programs priced separately. Additional fees for labs and imaging when required.
Typical Appointment
52 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Desired Medical Solutions charges $50 bi-weekly for Direct Primary Care membership. This fee covers all visit types with no copays. Weight loss programs carry separate pricing. Labs and imaging carry additional fees when required, though the practice partners with local providers to keep those costs low.
No. Desired Medical Solutions does not accept insurance. This decision allows the practice to offer treatments that extend beyond standard insurance coverage. Members do not need to carry health insurance to join, and the practice partners with local labs and imaging centers to keep out-of-pocket costs affordable, with X-rays starting at $30 and complete lab studies available for under $100.
Appointments at Desired Medical Solutions run 45 minutes to one hour. The practice also maintains a zero wait time policy. This structure gives patients and physicians time for thorough, unhurried conversations at every visit.
Yes. Desired Medical Solutions offers a free initial consultation for new patients. This gives prospective members a chance to meet the physicians and learn more about the practice before enrolling.
Yes. The practice offers telemedicine appointments for added convenience. Patients can schedule through the CharmTracker patient portal. Telehealth visits carry the same no-copay policy as in-office visits under the membership.
Each physician at Desired Medical Solutions caps their panel at 400 patients. This limit keeps appointment times long and same-day availability realistic. It also supports the relationship-driven approach central to the practice.
Desired Medical Solutions offers several weight loss paths. Physicians prescribe GLP-1 medications including semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda. The practice also offers compounded semaglutide at a fraction of the brand-name cost. Lipotropic injections, wellness injections, and weight loss acupuncture round out the program. Patients on the program lose 10 to 15 pounds in the first month on average.
Yes. The practice provides bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for patients dealing with hormonal imbalance. Dr. Edward Salib applies functional medicine to identify abnormal hormonal profiles and tailor treatment. Correcting hormonal levels often improves weight, mood, energy, and sleep.
Desired Medical Solutions takes a root-cause approach to chronic disease. The physicians aim to help patients achieve physiological balance and, where possible, reduce or eliminate medications rather than add new ones. Functional medicine, nutritional counseling, and hormone optimization all support this goal.
Yes. Dr. Allison Salib offers Saturday appointments, particularly for acupuncture and cosmetic treatments. Patients can book through the CharmTracker online scheduling portal.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026




